Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice

University of South Australia - Magill Campus

Australia,South Australia

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 32,800/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Jul 2025

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Australia, South Australia

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1991

Total Students: 37,000 +

Int. Students: 5,500 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

St Bernards Rd, Magill SA 5072, Australia

Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Program Overview

s a student studying the Criminology and Criminal Justice major, you will explore the social and behavioural science of criminology, and examine contemporary criminal justice issues across diverse communities locally and globally.  

Informed by the latest thinking and most up-to-date developments in criminology and criminal justice, you will

  • Develop an understanding of the criminal justice system in specialised areas such as offender rehabilitation, restorative justice and diversion, globalised crime, youth justice, and police investigations and intelligence.
  • Gain insight into cutting-edge developments in criminal and social justice from academics with extensive research and industry experience.
  • Discover how the criminal justice system is experienced by people, and how it can be analysed and improved, to address contemporary social challenges.

You will also graduate with transferable skills in expert writing, presentation, digital, communication, research and problem-solving skills that are highly regarded by prospective employers.

 

What you'll learn

This degree delves into the criminal justice system and the impacts of globalisation on crime. You will learn about the major institutions in the criminal justice system, including the role of government agencies and social institutions in developing policies and practices of punishment.  

You’ll focus on current sector issues and contemporary approaches to practice, graduating with specialised knowledge in:  

  • Offender rehabilitation
  • Desistence theory
  • Restorative justice and diversion
  • Globalised crime
  • Youth justice
  • Crime, gender and sexuality
  • Police investigations and intelligence.

You will also develop transferable skills in critical thinking, research capabilities, and written and oral communication skills.